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Ayl Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Is ‘has promised to give her…his surname’ correctly used in this sentence?

Is ‘has promised to give her…his surname’ correctly used in this sentence?

Her fiancé has promised to give her not only his surname but also his endless love.
  

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That sentence is grammatical, but I don't see the logical connection between "surname" and "endless love."
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What if I rewrote the sentence as follows? Would it be acceptable?

I promise to give you not only my utmost respect but also my endless love.
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AylI promise to give you not only my utmost respect but also my endless love.
That is OK, but your original is better; I like the 'surname / endless love' juxtaposition.
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